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Amaria Diljohn’s family ‘still very much in shock’ over teen’s death

The family of a 14-year-old girl killed in a hit-and-run involving a TTC bus said they are “still very much in shock” as they struggle to deal with Amaria Diljohn’s death.

The family released a statement Tuesday night saying they are making funeral arrangements and thanking the public for their show of support.

Amaria was hit by a TTC bus on Dec. 19 at Neilson Rd. and Finch Ave. E. She died at the scene.

“As we attempt to deal with this tragedy, and are still very much in shock over the loss of our beloved Amaria. We appreciate every single person that has shown their support,” reads a statement released by the family.

A trust account has been set up at Scotiabank at The Malvern Town Centre (Account # 26492-06748-26) to help with the costs of the funeral. So far, $1,900 has been received in donations.

No further details about the date of the funeral have been released, although the family is updating the public through a Facebook page created in Amaria’s honour.

As of Tuesday, the police have not laid any charges against the driver of the TTC bus.

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